Administrative Secretary, Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar chaired a review meeting of departments viz., Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Horticulture, Youth Service & Sports regarding Changthang Development Package at the UT Secretariat on October 21.

The officers of the concerned department apprised Secretary regarding major works being taken under the Changthang Development Package. The secretary directed the executing agencies like CPWD and PWD to allot the work and book expenditures well on time before the end of the third quarter.

At last, the Departments have been directed to persistently follow up the works under the package and to submit the progress report regularly.

In the next round of meetings, Secretary Ravinder chaired a meeting regarding winter planning and preparation of the Cooperative and Animal/Sheep Husbandry Department.

The additional secretary and concerned officers of the Cooperative Department apprised the secretary about the current position of stocking essential commodities and planning for procurement of fresh vegetables during the winter through air cargo. He directed the officials to conduct a market assessment and prepare a demand for the essential commodities before the next meeting.

The Director Animal/Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Department submitted that stocking of animal feed and other essential commodities of the department is underway and shall be completed well on time.